MENINGITIDES
\mˈɛnɪnd͡ʒˌɪta͡ɪdz], \mˈɛnɪndʒˌɪtaɪdz], \m_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_n_dʒ_ˌɪ_t_aɪ_d_z]\
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Inflammation of the coverings of the brain and/or spinal cord, which consist of the PIA MATER; ARACHNOID; and DURA MATER. Infections (viral, bacterial, and fungal) are the most common causes of this condition, but subarachnoid hemorrhage (HEMORRHAGES, SUBARACHNOID), chemical irritation (chemical MENINGITIS), granulomatous conditions, neoplastic conditions (e.g., carcinomatous meningitis), and other inflammatory conditions may produce this syndrome. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1994, Ch24, p6)
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